New Facilities At Emerald Star Line. (R59)..1987..08.06.1987..06.08.1987..8th June 1987..the Minister for Transport and Tourism, Mr John Wilson TD opened a new Customer Service Facility at Emerald Star Line,Carrick on Shannon. Following the viewing of the facility and the planting of a commemorative tree, the Minister, accompanied by Mr Brian Slowey,Managing Director, Guinness,Ireland and Mr E H Bodell, Chairman, Emerald Star line departed on a cruise of The Shannon aboard an Emerald Star Cruiser...The Minister for Transport and Tourism, Mr John Wilson, is pictured planting the commemorative tree at the opening of the new Customer Service Facility at Emerald Cruise line